Awareness about warning signs for cancers in women referred to health centers affiliated with bushehr university of medical sciences

Sharifikia, Iman; Rohani, Camelia; Estebsari, Fatemeh; Salmani, Fatemeh; Matbouei, Mahsa; Hossein-Nejad, Azam; Afrasiabi, Sedigheh

doi:10.29252/ijca.1.1.30

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“…Although screening programs, including primary and curable colonoscopy, are very important, unfortunately, a large number of people at risk are not participating in these programs because of inadequate knowledge (10,14).…”

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Investigating the knowledge of the first degree relatives of patients regarding the risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening test

Mahmoodabad¹,

Rafaatmah²,

Vaezi³

et al. 2019

IJAM

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Introduction: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world. The risk of suffering from colorectal cancer in the first degree relatives is two to eight times higher than the ordinary people of the society. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge of the first degree relatives of the clients regarding the risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening tests. Methodology: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. In this study, 116 of the first degree relatives of patients were selected through simple random sampling. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized to collect information about warning signs and risk factors. The reliability with Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α= 0.70) was calculated and then face and content validity were assessed by the professors. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 23 and using descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (T-test and ANOVA). Results: The level of samples' knowledge about the risk signs of colorectal cancer was higher than the mean level (36.15 ± 8.46). The highest level of awareness about their (positive / negative) effects on colorectal cancer was related to consumption of vegetables, fruits (2.82 ± 0.65), and Aspirin consumption (1.34 ± 0.62). There wasn't a statistically significant difference between age, gender and education with the level of awareness of first degree of relatives but there was significant difference between the occupation of people and the level of awareness (P=0/005). The level of awareness of first degree of relatives about colonoscopy test was above the average level. (24.65 ± 4.57). The most knowledge about the nature of colonoscopy (2.78 ± 0.52) and the least awareness about the vitality of the operation were reported of the people above 50 (1.76 ± 0.74). There wasn't a statistically significant difference between the level of awareness of performing the colonoscopy and demographic characteristics of gender, age, education, and occupation. Conclusion: It is necessary to use new methods and strategies to maintain the available status and to raise the awareness of all people in the community regarding the signs and symptoms, especially the use of colorectal cancer screening to manage the initial programs of prevention and treatment.

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Investigating the knowledge of the first degree relatives of patients regarding the risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening test

Mahmoodabad¹,

Rafaatmah²,

Vaezi³

et al. 2019

IJAM

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“…On the other hand, in the limited studies conducted in Iran about the challenges of cancer prevention, the role of nurses to promote health and disease prevention and the need for nurses’ presence in the cancer prevention field has been emphasized. [ 10 11 12 ]…”

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Development, implementation, and evaluation of a program to expand the nurse's roles in colorectal cancer prevention: A mixed-methods protocol study

Hashemi

Bahrami

Tabesh

2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Nurses play an important role in cancer prevention. However, studies conducted on nurses’ roles, in the field of cancer prevention in Iran, are very limited. This study will identify the role of nurses and designs, implements, and evaluates a program to expand their role in the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This exploratory mixed-methods study will be performed using quantitative–qualitative methods in three consecutive stages. In the first phase, a qualitative study will be conducted to identify the potential and actual roles of nurses in Iran using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Participants will be selected by purposive and snowball sampling, followed by a literature review; the actual and potential roles of nurses at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of CRC prevention in Iran and around the world will be extracted. And the actual role is determined. In the second phase, the roles of nurses will be prioritized using the modified Delphi method, and the program will be designed. In the third phase, the part of the program will be implemented as a quasi-experimental intervention, and the effect of the intervention will be evaluated. CONCLUSION: Developing a program can provide some evidence for promoting nurses’ position in cancer prevention. Moreover, it is expected that this program promotes knowledge and empowerment and the position of nurses to provide primary, secondary, and tertiary cancer prevention. The entry of nurses into the field of cancer prevention leads to better quality care and more cost-effectiveness.

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“…[ 1 7 22 ] However, Iranian adults do not have an ideal KAP in this regard. [ 22 23 24 25 ] Due to these reasons and also considering correlation of HL with one of the variables of KAP regarding cancer screening in Iranians,[ 14 15 16 ] it is necessary to investigate the potential contributing role of HL in KAP regarding cancer warning signs in this population. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the relationship between these variables has not yet been determined.…”

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Relationship between Health Literacy and Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance Regarding Cancer Warning Signs

Koohpayeh

Estebsari

Lashani

et al. 2021

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

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Background: Health literacy (HL) is considered a cancer-preventive strategy. In addition, success in early diagnosis of cancer largely depends on individuals' knowledge, attitude, and performance regarding cancer warning signs. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential relationship between HL and Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance (KAP) regarding cancer warning signs. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 280 adults who were referred to 3 health centers in Tehran, Iran, from January to March 2020. Data were collected using the Health Literacy Instrument for Adults (HELIA) and the researcher-made KAP regarding cancer warning signs questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation test and linear regression in an adjusted model in the statistical package for social sciences software. Results: Total HL score was positively and significantly correlated with knowledge (r = 0.35; p < 0.001), attitude (r = 0.17, p = 0.003), and performance (r = 0.46, p < 0.001). Moreover, after controlling for potential confounders, a significant and positive relationship was found between HL and knowledge (β = 0.48; t275= 4.45; p < 0.001), attitude (β =0.17; t265= 4.64; p < 0.001), and performance (β = 0.62; t265= 8.23; p < 0.001). Conclusions: It seems that adults' KAP regarding cancer warning signs can be promoted by increasing their HL. Therefore, greater attention should be paid to individuals' HL at community health centers when designing and performing programs to improve their KAP regarding cancer warning signs.

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Awareness about warning signs for cancers in women referred to health centers affiliated with bushehr university of medical sciences

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

Investigating the knowledge of the first degree relatives of patients regarding the risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening test

Investigating the knowledge of the first degree relatives of patients regarding the risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening test

Development, implementation, and evaluation of a program to expand the nurse's roles in colorectal cancer prevention: A mixed-methods protocol study

Relationship between Health Literacy and Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance Regarding Cancer Warning Signs

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